HeyRuaHow to say “era” in Irish
- Irish:
- ré
- English:
- era, lifetime
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ray” /ɾˠeː/
- Plural:
- réanna (eras)
- Genitive singular:
- ré, na ré (e.g. tús na ré, the beginning of the era)
- Genitive plural:
- réanna, na réanna (e.g. stair na réanna, the history of the eras)
What does “ré” mean?
“Ré” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- era
- A period of time, especially one marked by particular events or characteristics, such as an age or epoch.Also: age, epoch, period, time.
1 other meaning: lifetime
- 2lifetime
- The span of a person's life or the duration of something.Also: life span, duration.
“Ré” with the article
The plural of era in Irish is réanna. Here is ré after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ré” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ré, the Irish word for era.
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Era in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for era?
The Irish for era is ré (pronounced “ray”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is réanna. Depending on context it can also mean lifetime.
How do you pronounce ré in Irish?
Ré is said like “ray” (IPA /ɾˠeː/).
What is the plural of era in Irish?
The plural of ré is réanna; with the article, na réanna means “the eras”. The genitive plural is réanna, as in stair na réanna (the history of the eras).
Does ré have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ré can mean era or lifetime, depending on context; the first is the most common. Ré also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning re.
What does 'roimh ré' mean?
'Roimh ré' means beforehand or in advance, as in 'Íoc roimh ré', pay in advance.
How is 'ré' different from 'aois'?
'Ré' is an era or period, while 'aois' also means an age but especially a person's age or a century. 'An Ré Órga' is the golden age.
